How to Discover Ideas with Syllaby

Written By syllaby

Last updated 24 days ago

Stop guessing what your audience wants to see.

In this quick guide, you'll learn how to use Syllaby's Idea Discovery tool to uncover high-performing, trending topics that bring in real views.

Ever feel stuck staring at a blank screen, wondering what video to make next?

You aren't alone. Coming up with fresh content every single week is tough, and just guessing what will work wastes your precious time and energy.

That's where Syllaby's Idea Discovery feature comes to save the day. Think of it as a cheat code for your content strategy. Instead of hoping for the best, this tool pulls real-time data to show you exactly what your audience is searching for on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Google, and Instagram.

You get to see the exact questions people are asking right now, giving you a massive head start over your competitors.

Best of all, Syllaby doesn't just hand you random ideas—it gives you the actual numbers to back them up.

When you search for a topic, you'll see a few simple metrics that take the mystery out of content creation:

  • Search Volume: This tells you how many times people look up this exact phrase each month. High volume means a topic is super popular.

  • Cost Per Click (CPC): This shows what advertisers pay when someone clicks an ad for this keyword. A high CPC means the topic has high commercial value—which is amazing if you want to sell a product or service.

  • Competition Level: This reveals how many other creators are fighting for attention on this keyword. If you're just starting out, aim for low competition so you can stand out and get noticed faster.

  • Trending Data: This tells you if interest in a topic is going up or down over time. You can use this to time your content perfectly and catch a trend while it's hot.

By pairing these metrics together, you can easily build a smart content calendar around what is actually gaining traction right now and drop the topics no one cares about.

The Steps

Ready to find your next winning video idea? Here is how to do it step-by-step:

  1. Log in to your Syllaby account

  2. Go to the Sidebar on the left side of the Dashboard and click Trending Ideas

  3. Select the platform that you want to use

  4. Go to the Search Query and type in your keyword/s

  5. Click Discover Ideas

  6. Browse through the list of trending topics and questions to find the perfect fit for your next video.

Syllaby Pro-Tip

Don't stop at just finding a great idea!

Once you pick a trending topic from the Idea Discovery tool, you can feed it directly into our AI Script Generator.

You'll go from a simple keyword to a fully written, professional video script in less than five minutes.

Quick Fix

“Why am I getting a ‘No Results Found’ message or zero search volume for my keyword?”

Your keyword might just be too specific or a bit too long. For example, instead of typing a long phrase like "best boutique plant shops for monsteras in downtown Austin," try using a broader term like "houseplant care" or "succulents."

You can always narrow down the topic yourself once Syllaby shows you the bigger trends!